Each vacation can be customized to your liking – package just the right number of cycling rides and wine tastings with other activities such as spa treatments, limousines, hot air ballooning, kayaking, and hiking. Every vacation is partnered with the best accommodations at the price level you wish; we’ve visited and hand-selected each property to ensure that your stay will be nothing but perfect. Speaking of perfect, Napa Valley is home to 1 of 2 Culinary Institutes of America; as a result, our valley is filled with world-class, world-famous restaurants. This vacation package includes dinner every night at one of these fine restaurants. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of biking and activities to help burn off any extra calories you might enjoy during this adventure! So relax, put your feet up, and let us be your personal concierge. We’ll package biking, dining, accommodations, and a little bit more into an unforgettable vacation.
Bicycling vacation packages are unique here at Napa Valley Bike Tours. We believe wine country vacations are unlike any other vacations; a wine country vacation is all about relaxing and enjoying the food and wine that have made our valley famous…it’s all about spending quality time together with a loved one or friends leaving your worries behind. We took this into consideration when designing this vacation package; we don't require you to live out of a suitcase moving from hotel to hotel every day; nor do we have group dining on set schedules. It’s all about settling into one luxurious place, cycling and tasting fine wines during the day, and enjoying a fine dining experience on your schedule!
Whether you stay 2 nights or 5 nights, unpack, relax, and make yourself at home. Your mornings and evenings are yours…dine when and where you want. Your only scheduled group activity is the bicycle tour starting at 10am. This daily bicycle tour is when you’ll have plenty of time to socialize and meet people from all over the country.
Sample 4-4-4 (4-nights, 4-dinners, 4-tours) Itinerary:
Day 1 (Arrival Day)
Welcome to Napa Valley! First, you’ll arrive at our shop to get fitted with the bike of your choice, helmet, and NVBT logo t-shirt. Next, if you arrive between 10am and 4pm, we’ll take a short ride over to Domaine Chandon where we toast to the beginning of your getaway vacation; we’ll go over your vacation itinerary and answer any questions you have so you can relax and enjoy yourselves. Depending on when you get back, you’re welcome to take the bikes for a self-guided warm-up ride...we’ll offer routing suggestions. Of course, If you want to save your legs for tomorrow, we will recommend several enjoyable activities close by such as Copia - the American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts; art galleries; museums; or, dare we say, shopping at the Napa Outlet Mall, Vintage 1870 (a small specialty retail mall) or antique shops which are plentiful throughout the valley. We’ll give you directions to your accommodations, along with directions to Zuzu, a casual, yet elegant Spanish tapas and wine bar where you will be having dinner tonight.
Day 2
After breakfast, you’ll arrive at our shop for your first, full-day, guided bicycle tour – what we call our Ride, Wine, & Dine Tour. We’ll visit four wineries with lunch catered at the third winery overlooking the vineyards. Our Ride, Wine and Dine tours are designed for the tourist, not the cyclist. It’s a relaxing ride through the vineyards enjoying the food, wine, and scenery; so don’t worry about being fit enough - you'll be fine. Now, if you are a cyclist or someone looking for more exercise, we have a special treat for you too. Join us an hour earlier for our Workout/Exercise Ride and we’ll get a head start cycling 20 to 30 miles before we meet up with the group at the first winery. Don't fret about this either; no one is left behind... our guide stays in the back. This is a great way for the cyclist(s) in the group to “get it out of their system” or the exercise fanatics to work up a sweat before the relaxing ride through the vineyards on the guided tour today.
The Ride, Wine, and Dine Tour finishes between 3pm and 5pm. It’s all about you, so we don’t push you through the day. Depending on your accommodations, you’ll have plenty of time to jump in the year-round heated pool or relax in your room before dinner. Tonight, we’ve made dinner reservations for you at one of the world-class restaurants that are abundant in the valley.
Day 3
To sum it up, Day 2 was so perfect, you’ll want to do it again today! The only thing we'll change is where you cycle; we want you to see as much of the valley as possible. It will be another wonderful day in the wine country setting the stage for another great evening of dining.
Day 4 (Option day)
If you’re ready for some variety today, we can organize several other activities for you in place of the Ride, Wine, and Dine bicycle tour. Don’t misunderstand us, we would love for you to join us on the bicycle tour today, but you can also exchange it for one of the following:
* Spa Package – exchange a day of cycling and drive up to Calistoga. Calistoga, known as the “Hot Springs of the West”, is home to spa treatments offered nowhere else in America. Natural geysers in Calistoga spout mineral water from the earth at 200+ degree temperatures. After a cooling down process, this mineral water is directed into hot tubs and pools. Although this sounds very appealing in the winter months, it’s also something to consider year-round as mineral water is touted as a muscle relaxer and skin rejuvenator. Calistoga is also home to volcanic ash; when mixed with hot mineral water, it creates a cleansing, relaxing “mud bath” that eases the stresses and strains of everyday life. Mud baths promote deep relaxation, increased circulation, skin cleansing, and exfoliation. Traditional spa treatment options are available as well.
* The ultimate romantic getaway addition is being chauffeured around Napa Valley. George Stone, owner of Napa Valley Chauffeurs, will make your day so special, you’ll want to come back every year! Start the day at 10:30am with pickup at your hotel, in his discrete, four-door Mercedes sedan. Based on your wine preferences, he creates an itinerary with winery stops and picnic lunch. His attention to detail, right down to the music in his car, is unparalleled in his industry. This tour is popular, so let us know early if this is something you want to experience. There is an additional charge of $300 (maximum of 4 people) for this service
* Another escorting option is to be chauffeured around in a limousine. We can arrange limo services for 2 to 10; higher numbers available (using buses or multiple limos.) Depending on the number of people booking this option, there could be an additional charge of up to $90 per person.
* Cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge, have lunch, then take an easy mountain bike ride on Mt Tamalpais, where many claim that mountain biking originated. For more information, check out our Golden Gate & Mt Tam Tour. At least 6 people must book this option.
* How about a day of hiking? We’ll have your picnic basket ready for you and directions to some of the best hiking spots in Northern California. Enjoy a couple of hours or spend all day scouting around by yourselves.
* Sunset River Cruise – After a day of shopping or relaxing at the pool, let us book a sunset cruise on a riverboat excursion down the Napa River.
* Balloon Ride – It’s just a couple of hours in the morning, but it creates memories that last a lifetime. Let us know if you would like us to book this for your vacation experience to Napa Valley. The rest of the day is yours for shopping or relaxing at the pool. This option is available at an additional charge of $90/person.
* Kayaking - We kayak on a lake so previous kayaking experience is not required. We’ll van you to our favorite spot with no commercialization; therefore, an abundance of flora, fauna, and larger wildlife. There is a $50 additional charge per person and at least 4 people must book this option.
* Horseback riding - call Napa Valley Trail Rides at 707-255-2900, then provide us with the receipt and we'll reimburse you the cost.
* Golfing - Choose from Vintage Golf Course around the corner where you can play their beautifully landscaped 9 holes twice, or drive to a traditional 18-hole course.
* Bring your tennis racquet...tennis courts are available too!
Whatever your choice today, we have dinner reservations awaiting you so you can enjoy your last evening with world-class dining.
Day 5
It’s back to our Ride, Wine, and Dine tour today. After breakfast, join us for your last bicycle tour exploring another area of the valley, its world-class wines, and lunch. During the past few days, you’ve probably purchased some prized wines…possibly more than you want to carry home. We’ll help you with your purchases by directing you to a local vendor that will ship them to your home. Tonight, dinner and accommodations are on your own, but we can make several suggestions to ensure that your experience is nothing but fabulous. If desired, you can add the cost of one more night; or, if your flight leaves early tomorrow, we can make recommendations for lodging near the airport.
Notes about our accommodations: We personally visit and inspect each property. We meet the staff and owners/managers; thus, you can rest assured that any of the accommodations will offer you the perfect vacation in the valley. We’ll match your budget to our partner properties. Accommodations in the valley book fast…especially from May to October; thus, book as soon as you can to ensure that we can offer you accommodations at the level you desire. Silver level packages offer a step above clean, casual, and comfortable accommodations; rooms typically range in the $200/night range (more on the weekends) such as the Napa River Inn. Gold level packages provide luxurious accommodations in the $385/night range at premier resorts and inns such as Villagio Inn and Spa. Platinum level accommodations present you with upgraded rooms at the Gold level properties. The Napa River Inn and Villagio are linked here to give you an example of what we mean by “Silver” and “Gold” accommodations (the Napa River Inn also has “Gold” level rooms and the Villagio offers "Platinum" level rooms.) Again, we’ve personally visited and inspected each property, so all properties in their respective price level are just as nice as the rest. We select your accommodations based on availability with our partnered hotels.
Notes about dining: Based on Zagat ratings, responses from previous guests, and personal dining experiences, we will reserve a table for you in one of the world-class, world-famous restaurants in our valley. Our first goal is to offer you a world-class experience; secondly, it’s our goal to keep you as close to your accommodations as possible in an effort to reduce, if not eliminate, the need for driving. However, if friends or family have recommended a particular restaurant, let us know and we’ll do everything we can to get you a reservation. Typically, we make reservations for our guests at the following restaurants: Angele, Bistro Jeanty, Bouchon, Brannan’s, Celadon, Hurley's, La Toque, Martini House, Mustard’s, PJ Steaks, Redd, Stomp, Terra, The Wine Train, ZuZu
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Traveling in a threesome, foursome, or larger group? If desired, we offer same room, 3rd/4th person at reduced pricing (any day, any level):
2-2-2 Vacation: $473 per person
3-3-3 Vacation: $658 per person
4-4-4 Vacation: $868 per person
5-5-5 Vacation: $1078 per person
Off-season pricing: Due to hotels in our area offering discount pricing during our off-season, we are happy to pass these savings on to you. Take 10% off above pricing if your vacation falls between November 15th and March 15th (a perfect time to couple peddling and pampering with mud baths and 100 degree mineral pools!)
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